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Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

CHARLOTTE, NC (June 12, 2017) — Charlotte City Council adopted the citywide budget for fiscal year (FY) 2018 totaling $2.4 billion in a 10 - 0 vote. The FY 2018 General Fund budget is balanced at $668.8 million with no property tax rate increase for Charlotte residents.Learn More >>

City of Charlotte Statement Regarding the 2019 All-Star Game

“The City of Charlotte is excited to welcome the NBA All-Star Game to the Queen City in 2019. The NBA and its fans are known for their passion and enthusiasm, and we’re thrilled to build on their energy by showcasing all that Charlotte has to offer. We look forward to continued cooperation with our world-class partners, including the NBA, as we work together for a successful, enjoyable All-Star Game.”

Charlotte City Council approves request for action on Charlotte Gateway Station project

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 22, 2017) – Charlotte City Council took action Monday to move forward on the Charlotte Gateway Station (CGS) project.

When U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx announced the TIGER grant in 2015, he urged the city and region to move forward with the project, and to break ground in 18 months. This statement was a challenge to the community, not a definitive timetable. Learn more here >>​

Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

On May 10, the Charlotte City Council discussed the city’s FY 2018 Proposed Budget and FY 2018 – 2022 Community Investment plan during a workshop meeting. The meeting is available online or you can also download materials on Strategy & Budget’s website. This followed public hearing feedback provided May 8, when Council heard from the community. City Manager Marcus Jones presented the recommended budget on May 1.

​Charlotte City Council receives feedback on proposed FY 2018 budget

CHARLOTTE, NC (May 8, 2017) – The Charlotte City Council received feedback from the community tonight on the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2018 operating budget and FY 2018-2022 Community Investment Plan. Tonight's public hearing was the next step in the approval process for the proposed $2.4 billion budget, which is currently scheduled to be adopted by City Council on June 12.

​Proposed Fiscal Year 2018 Budget

On May 1, City Manager Marcus D. Jones presented the FY 2018 Proposed Budget and FY 2018 - 2022 Community Investment Plan. Watch the full meeting online or download materials on Budget’s website. The next step in the budget process will be:

​Watch the third Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Workshop

The third workshop covered the General Fund, financial partner funding, compensation and benefits, and the Charlotte Water budget. Stay updated during the budget season and download budget materials by visiting the budget website.

March 22, 2017 summaries

Additionally, you can learn how the city’s budget process works by trying Balancing Act, the City’s new online budget simulation tool. Additional information about this new tool can be found online at http://charlottenc.gov/BalancingAct.

City statements on federal immigration enforcement activities in Charlotte

The City of Charlotte celebrates the many contributions our immigrant populations provide to our economy and our cultural experience.

We understand and want to address concerns that some of our immigrant neighbors and visitors have about the federal immigration law enforcement activities over the last few weeks.

Charlotte is a city that values and appreciates diversity, and we want our city to be welcoming and safe for all people at all times. Learn more here >>​

City statements on federal immigration enforcement activities in Charlotte

The City of Charlotte celebrates the many contributions our immigrant populations provide to our economy and our cultural experience.

We understand and want to address concerns that some of our immigrant neighbors and visitors have about the federal immigration law enforcement activities over the last few weeks.

Charlotte is a city that values and appreciates diversity, and we want our city to be welcoming and safe for all people at all times. Learn more here >>​

City statement on repeal of House Bill 2

On March 30, 2017, a bill was introduced to the North Carolina Senate that overturns HB2. HB142 passed the Senate in a 32-16 vote and proceeded to the North Carolina House of Representatives for a vote. This afternoon, the House passed it in a 70-48 vote. Governor Roy Cooper signed HB142, which means that the bill is now in effect and HB2 has been repealed.